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If there was a problem, he said, the distribution of passengers on the boat might exacerbate the problem: a lot of people up top would make the boat more top heavy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

“A reassessment of these prospects could trigger a fall in equity prices that might be amplified by high concentration, correlated momentum-driven positions that can exacerbate volatility as markets fall, and increased leverage,” the BOE said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

Sessions ahead of a long holiday weekend can be light on liquidity, which can exacerbate market moves.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

"All these factors exacerbate vulnerability and raise serious concerns as to whether some of these deaths in ICE custody could have been prevented," said Turk, the UN high commissioner for human rights.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Zeitoun knew not to exacerbate the situation, and assumed that when they were interviewed by a superior, everything would be explained.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

Increased reliance on asset appreciation rather than cash income exacerbates this pressure as money for consumption and investment expenditures requires increased borrowing.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

Real estate agent Bret Parsons said in many cases, it doesn’t make sense for homeowners to sell even if they want to, which exacerbates the supply shortage.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026

He agrees that tech should help to “relieve humans of arduous, repetitive or dangerous tasks” and “provide intelligent support,” but also warns of growing A.I.-induced inequality, which exacerbates poverty and forced migration.

From Slate ● May 28, 2026

There are many examples of match officials being placed in harmful situations but with individuals fearful of speaking out lest it exacerbates the situation or causes further alarm to friends, family and colleagues.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Greg thinks he helps on busy nights, but really, he only exacerbates the problem.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

High temperatures exacerbated poor air quality, with pollution in some cities hitting records.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

The extreme volatility of these leveraged ETFs could be exacerbated given semiconductors are a “high-beta market,” he told MarketWatch in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

El Niño also increase the risk of heat waves on land and at sea, which are already being exacerbated by human-caused global warming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The country is in the grips of a humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by the slashing of foreign assistance and the need to integrate millions of Afghans pushed back from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan.

From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026

Fierce winters helped drive the Vikings from Greenland and led to bad harvests that exacerbated social tensions in continental Europe, but few would claim that the little ice age caused the Reformation.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

Low temperatures across the region will likely remain in the 70s even overnight, providing little relief and exacerbating health concerns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

While scepticism abounds among this generation of students, some believe AI may be able to solve some of the very problems it's exacerbating.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

The U.S. detected New World screwworm in a Texas calf, the first in six decades, exacerbating pressure from an existing Mexican import ban.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Polling and sentiment gauges show that high gas prices are exacerbating worries about the cost of living.

From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026

One of the fluorescent lights had started flickering halfway through class, exacerbating the pain, and Moss was eager to dart over to his locker and get his medication.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro